Furthr VC invests in University College Cork medtech spinout NeuroBell

Cork-based Medtech NeuroBell, which is building a monitor to detect seizures in newborn babies has spun-out from University College Cork with the closure of a €2.1 million funding round that it says will help it launch the device and secure regulatory approval. The €2.1m investment was led by Furthr VC, Atlantic Bridge and HBAN MedTech Syndicate, with Enterprise Ireland and other private investors also investing.

Furthr-supported start-ups have made a notable impact in The ThinkBusiness Future 50  featuring the most innovative start-ups and scale-ups that are predicted to show promising growth in 2024. Some of our clients featured are Soothing Solutions, ALPACA, BeyondBMI, Positive Carbon and Smile Genius Dental. 

Dublin-based drone training company Avtrain is looking to raise €1.5 million to finance a new software platform for the business. The platform, which will simplify the current regulatory system for certification and validation of drone licensing, will be integrated into their current website which is a foundation for the solution. 

Feargal Brady and Aaron Clauson’s fintech NoFrixion has received three important authorisations and has become the first fintech company in the country to receive electronic money and virtual asset authorisations and the social and environmental B-Corp certification.

SymPhysis Medical, a Furthr VC portfolio company, has raised €1.5M to expand its team and get US regulatory clearance for Releaze. The device won the collaboration category at the Irish Medtech Awards and treats malignant pleural effusion, a complication of advanced cancers causing fluid buildup in the chest.

New AI accelerator programme launched at UCD

A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerator programme has been announced for start-ups at University College Dublin (UCD).

The six-month programme, which begins in April, will be delivered by NovaUCD, the university's hub of innovation and start-up activities, in partnership with CeADAR, Ireland's National Centre for Applied AI.

Enterprise Ireland’s 2024 Student Entrepreneur Awards is inviting applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students from third-level institutions across Ireland.

Are you a tech SME looking to do business with a large corporation? Don't miss The Skillnet Innovation Exchange Live Broadcast. A marketplace for Innovation. 

Pitch Jam & Ready, Set, Go Furthr are back!

Pitch Jam is back for 2024 and will take place on the 25^th of January at the Guinness Enterprise Centre. This month’s pitching companies are Data Science Wizards, REClosure, Miura Regtech and VoiceTune AI. Come join us to see what the Jam is all about!

Furthr’s workshop for early-stage founders, Ready, Set, Go Furthr, will take place on the 25^th of January at the Guinness Enterprise Centre. The monthly one-day interactive workshop is delivered in modules integrated with group activities. Apply for an upcoming intake below.

The Guinness Enterprise Centre has partnered with Dublin Tech Talks for their monthly evening events in 2024. The first event, "Scaling Teams," featured dynamic expert speakers, and the next event is scheduled for February 6th, titled "LeadHERship - Women Who Lead." More details about the upcoming event will be shared soon.

Mentoring for Scale is a monthly invite-only event for tech/digital companies in early scaling stages. Get one-on-one sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts to receive advice, guidance, and introductions. The first event is on Feb 23, 8-10 am, held online.